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Zislen Family History

Zislen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eisen, Millen, Hillen, Nissen, Sisley, Risler, Gillen, Zeisler

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Where is the Zislen family from?

You can see how Zislen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zislen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zislen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Zislen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zislen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zislen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Zislen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zislen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Zislen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Zislen. For the veterans among your Zislen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zislen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Zislen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zislen in 1974 was 91, and 89 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zislen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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